FAQs

The Custodian of Public Records for the City of Dunnellon is the City Clerk. The City Clerk's office is the location where the City's public records are routinely created, sent, received, maintained, and requested. The location and contact information is:

Mandy Odom, City Clerk
City of Dunnellon City Hall
20750 River Drive
Dunnellon, FL 34431
352-465-8500

You can make your request in person, over the phone, or submit the Public Records Request Form which can be found at the bottom of the Public Records web page.  

Once we have reviewed your request staff will contact you to let you know the estimated date and time you can expect the requested information and if there will be any charge. Labor charges will apply to extensive or large requests for information.

• Public Records Request Form

Call the Marion County Supervisor of Elections office by October 31st and request a mail ballot: 352-620-3290.

City ordinance makes it illegal to permit grass or weeds to grow more than twelve (12) inches tall, excluding seed pods. (this does not apply to land on which the natural vegetation has not been removed). Individuals should contact the Code Enforcement division and provide information on the property. An officer will inspect the property and contact the owner. The owner is given ten (10) days, upon receipt of notice, to have the property mowed. However, if the owner cannot be located or does not mow the property, a pre-qualified contractor will mow or clean the property at a predetermined cost. The City will invoice the owner of record for the work done, plus administrative costs, and a lien will be placed on the property.

Yes, all residents must have garbage picked up. Any accumulation would be in violation of the City's code.

The person to contact depends on where the trash, garbage, or debris is located. If it is on the City right-of-way or in the street, call the Marion County Sheriff's Office at (352) 732-8181.  If it is in another area, you may complete a Code Enforcement Complaint Form or call Chad Ward at 352-208-9021. 

Disposing of refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, and ranges requires special care. To protect curious children, please remove the door, or secure it so it cannot be opened.

You should call the City Clerk's office at 352-465-8500 to schedule a bulk pickup.  

Call, or go to the Code Enforcement Division before the deadline has expired, and discuss the circumstances with the Code Enforcement officer. Based upon the circumstances, the deadline may be extended.

It is illegal to dump, sweep, or deposit, in any way, litter, garbage, liquid waste, or rubbish into any street, alley, or onto other public property within the City.

Any type of construction, including sheds, fences, roofs, or interior renovations where plumbing lines, electrical, drywall or HVAC work is being done requires a building permit in most cases. If there is a question regarding permits, contact Community Development at (352) 465-8500.

Follow the Property Appraiser link on the Community Development page; at the property appraiser website click on "property search", follow the directions. If using your address, type in only the numbers. Your parcel number is the bold multi part number at the top left hand of your screen.

Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.